Atlanta United Vs Colorado Rapids: 5 key players to watch

Atlanta United Vs Colorado Rapids: 5 key players to watch – Clean-sheet hunting

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 02: Josef Martinez #7 of Atlanta United warms up with tattoos on his neck and mouthpiece in his mouth during the Major League Soccer match between DC United and Atlanta United at Audi Field on September 02, 2018 in Washington, District of Columbia. DC United won the match with a score of 3 to 1. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images) /

5 of 5

CARSON, CA – APRIL 21: Goalkeeper Brad Guzan #1 of Atlanta United gives the thumb up after United scored in the second half during the MLS match against the Los Angeles Galaxy at StubHub Center on April 21, 2018 in Carson, California. Atlanta United defeated the Los Angeles Galaxy 2-0. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images) /

1. Brad Guzan

Just last year against Colorado, Alec Kann had to make a last-second, game-securing save to keep the Rapids from scoring. Will Brad Guzan have to do the same?

Atlanta won that match 1-0 thanks to a Josef Martinez goal (shocker) and the aforementioned Kann save. Colorado is one of the worst teams in the league, but they are not mathematically eliminated from the playoff picture just yet. The Rapids will fight every second on Saturday and look to play spoilers in Atlanta’s quest for their first piece of silverware.

Guzan is going to be essential in Atlanta’s attempt at securing another three points. For most of Colorado’s opposition, there is a struggle in acclimating to the extreme change in altitude. Guzan has experience playing in Colorado, having recently trained with the US Men’s National Team there in preparation for a World Cup qualifying match against Mexico. His experience will be a key component in the match on Saturday.

Next. Atlanta United: 5 best candidates for an actual rival. dark

Guzan’s experience is invaluable to this Atlanta side. It could well be the case again here.

Home/Atlanta United